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November 29, 2023
Newsletter Signup Press Releases Home News Press Releases Wicker Opens National Defense Bill Conference Miss Senator Highlights GOP Priorities November 29 2023 WASHINGTON U S Senator Roger F Wicker R Miss ranking...ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee today delivered opening remarks at the Pass the Gavel ceremony to formally begin conference proceedings on the fiscal year 2024 National Defense Authorization...Act NDAA In his opening remarks Wicker highlighted several of his priorities for the annual defense bill which include procuring new platforms and munitions for service members deterring adversaries and...
September 19, 2022
Newsletter Signup Weekly Report Home News Weekly Report Wicker Urges Senate to Pass Defense Bill Schumer Stalls Defense Bill to Focus on Partisan Agenda September 19 2022 One of the most important jobs of...Authorization Act a bill that has been passed annually since 1961 Congress should be taking up this all important legislation now Unfortunately Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has shelved the bill in order to...Committee I helped negotiate this year s defense bill which passed out of committee by an overwhelming vote of 23 3 Three months later however the bill still has not been considered by the full Senate...
July 3, 2017
Newsletter Signup Weekly Report Home News Weekly Report Wicker Supports Bill to Improve Air Travel Rural Airports Senate Commerce Committee Passes FAA Reauthorization July 3 2017 A record number of Americans more...Those flying out of major urban hubs might face flight delays because of airport congestion The Senate bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration FAA seeks to improve the air travel experiences...As a member of the Senate s Commerce Science and Transportation Committee I voted in favor of the bill in committee and look forward to its eventual enactment into law before the current FAA authorization...
July 13, 2016
YouTube Newsletter Signup Press Releases Home News Press Releases Wicker Senate Clears FAA Extension Bill House Senate Compromise Includes New Safety Security Reforms July 13 2016 WASHINGTON U S Senator Roger...travel safer for consumers and bolster Mississippi s aerospace industry The House Senate conference agreement which was passed by the Senate today now awaits President Obama s signature to become law I...before FAA s authorization expired on July 15 Wicker said Although I had hoped we would be passing a long term bill I am pleased that this measure includes needed airport security reforms as well as critical...
August 7, 2023
Defense Bill U S Military Bill Recognizes Mississippi s Role in National Defense August 7 2023 Last month by an 86 11 vote the Senate passed its version of the government s annual national security bill called...which is responsible for writing the bill Though the legislation does not include everything I wanted it takes important steps to provide for the common defense The bill would refocus the Pentagon on warfighting...s NDAA helps accomplish that The bill would prioritize our greatest asset our people The NDAA would bring a substantial pay raise to all troops and would make housing and healthcare more affordable for...
August 1, 2018
Newsletter Signup Press Releases Home News Press Releases Wicker Votes for National Defense Bill Miss Senator Helped Write Bill Headed to President s Desk August 1 2018 WASHINGTON U S Senator Roger Wicker R Miss...provisions of the bill to enhance American national security and support Mississippi priorities President Trump is expected to sign the bill into law soon This year s national defense bill fulfills our promise...continuing to push forward toward a 355 ship Navy and making reforms to prevent deadly ship collisions The bill will also support Mississippi s contributions to our military and promote the next generation of leaders...
April 10, 2023
Instagram YouTube Newsletter Signup Weekly Report Home News Weekly Report Wicker Applauds House GOP Energy Bill The Lower Energy Costs Act Would Lower Prices and Promote Energy Independence April 10 2023...disastrous war on American energy it is encouraging to see that a far better approach may soon be passed by the U S House of Representatives The new Republican majority there is putting forward an alternative that...bipartisan support in the Senate Unfortunately Senator Schumer has no interest in discussions declaring the bill dead on arrival Energy Independence Would Make Us Safer Producing our own oil gas and minerals protects...
June 16, 2022
Releases Wicker Priorities Advance in Annual Defense Bill Miss Senator Praises Support for Troop Pay Raise Shipbuilding Military Modernization in Bill June 16 2022 WASHINGTON U S Senator Roger Wicker R Miss...investments and priorities for the years ahead Today the Senate Armed Services Committee overwhelmingly passed a forceful proposal that will strengthen our national defense and support our military servicemembers...the U S is serious about our national defense during the most dangerous time since the Cold War This bill would also help to retain our maritime superiority by boosting our fleet size and strength while making...
December 20, 2022
Press Releases Wicker Statement on Year End Funding Bill Every Day Under Continuing Resolution Destroys Readiness Costs Military Millions Year End Bill Also Includes 600M for Jackson Water Improvements December...Committee today declared his intent to vote in favor of a year end funding agreement The proposed bill would fully fund the nation s military and avoid a continuing resolution CR that would shortchange...agreements supported by conservatives including a federal prohibition on funding abortion The CR that passed in September and is currently funding the federal government has already cost the Pentagon more than...
December 6, 2018
for Coast Guard Bill Signing Ceremony Coast Guard Reauthorization Bill Includes Miss Senator s Provisions December 6 2018 WASHINGTON U S Senator Roger Wicker R Miss participated in a bill signing ceremony...ceremony at the White House with President Donald J Trump on Tuesday The president signed the Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Reauthorization Act which authorizes the Coast Guard for two years and increases funding...ballast water discharge and other vessel discharges I was honored to join President Trump at the White House to witness the signing of the Coast Guard Reauthorization Act Wicker said This legislation will ensure...
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